White CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2024 | <1 hr | 4,167 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 22, 2024 | <1 hr | 4,167 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 29, 2024 | <1 hr | 4,167 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 29, 2024 | <1 hr | 4,167 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 13 hrs | 3,794 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, White County recorded 333 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in White County started September 29, 2024, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 4,167 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in White County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, White County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Indiana
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to White County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | B | 62nd |
| Greene County | B | 61st |
| Gibson County | B | 63rd |
| Dearborn County | B | 61st |
| Tipton County | B | 63rd |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in White County?
Between 2015 and 2025, White County recorded 333 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is White County's reliability grade?
White County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 62nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in White County?
The worst outage on record started September 29, 2024, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 4,167 customers.